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In this newsletter you will find:

• Calendar of Events
• Cell Phone Policy
• American Rescue Plan Survey
• Campus Life
• Counselor's Corner
• Family and Community Engagement

• Report Card: January 11th
• Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: January 17th (No School)
• Progress Report: February 2nd

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, passed on March 11, 2021, provided supplemental ESSER funding, known as the ESSER III fund. Funds are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to address student-learning recovery.

The ARP Act statute requires that local education agencies (LEAs) like Aldine ISD develop and make publicly available their plans to use the funds after receiving input from stakeholders. The district’s plan must be reviewed and revised every six months. As required by the ESSER III grant guidelines, Aldine ISD is asking for stakeholder input as we implement and monitor a plan that addresses the following needs of students and staff:

1. The district’s plan for accelerated learning to recover learning loss due to COVID-19.
2. The district’s response to the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students and staff.
3. The district’s response to the needs of students disproportionately impacted by the COVID–19 pandemic, including students from low-income families, students of color, English learners, children with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, children in foster care. (e.g., meals, technology)
4. Mitigating safety measures for safe operations of schools for in-person learning

Your feedback in these four areas is vital to planning and implementation efforts as we move forward recovering from COVID-19 and utilizing the funding to make the most significant impact for our students.

Thank you for taking the time to complete our brief survey.

Last month, our Art Eagles had the opportunity to participate in our annual Rodeo themed art contest. Thanks to our Aldine ISD FFA, we were able to use photographs of our animals to use as inspiration. Students had to choose their photo and media of choice to create their work. Student work varied from charcoal, watercolor, prisma pencils, and ink. Five of our students went on to submit their pieces to compete.

1st place blue ribbon winner, Ja’Nein Owens drew a cow done with only graphite pencil on toned paper.

2nd place red ribbon winners, we have two students who exhibit excellent use of colored pencil precision and detail. Osiris Callejas used a mix of watercolor with colored pencils to create her chicken. Alondra Galera who also created a chicken done in colored pencil.

3rd place white ribbon winners, Ian Escajeda Flores and Eli Gomez-Lopez display a monochromatic look for their chicken and cow. Ian Escajeda Flores is a fantastic pencil artist and chose to do his chicken in monochromatic pencil shades. Eli Gomez is also another one of our excellent pencil artists.

I am so very proud of our Eagles! Each one of them shows awesome creativity, work ethic, and unique artistic styles.

- Ms. Flores

Students attended their holiday party on December 10th, 2021. They received hot chocolate jars with resources attached to share with their parents/guardians over the holiday break.

Final Results

Novice Oral Interpretation

1st- Madalin Rodriguez*

2nd- Tara Gordon*

4th - Catelin Green*

5th- Elizabeth Rubio

6th- Chasity Green*

Duo

3rd- Brycen Jones & Wilfred Narvaez

4th Carra Randle & Dylan Martinez

6th- Gian Arpino & Catelin Green*

Duet Acting

2nd- Wilfred Narvaez & Carra Randle

7th- Catelin Green* & Chasity Green*

Humorous Interpretation

2nd- Carra Randel

3rd- Tara Gordon*

Impromptu

6th- Elizabeth Rubio

Program Oral Interpretation

4th- Catelin Green*

Speech & Debate Coaches: Holly Goodman & Kristin Wilson

(*Denotes Freshmen Students)

1st Week of February (2:45-4:45)

Tuesday Tutorials: English Language Arts and World Geography

Wednesday Tutorials: Science and Mathematics

Communities in Schools (CIS) serves on the Eisenhower Ninth Grade campus every day to offer a one-on-one relationship and a safe place where students can go if they need someone to talk to, or if they need a winter coat, tennis shoes, a warm place to sleep, or are hungry. CIS can also provide assistance to students and their families regarding supportive guidance, enrichment, academics, college & career awareness, and basic needs at no cost to the family. CIS will connect with the student to meet any challenge the student is facing…whatever it takes!

If you would like your student to receive CIS services, please complete the consent form by January 31st.

English: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/eisenhowerngs

For more information on receiving CIS services, please contact Ms. Nelson by phone, text message, or email: spo-knelson@contract.aldineisd.org 281-862-8879.

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Communities in Schools (CIS) sirve en el noveno grado de Eisenhower todos los días para ofrecer una relación de uno a uno y un lugar seguro donde los estudiantes pueden ir si necesitan a alguien con quien hablar, o si necesitan un abrigo de invierno, zapatos-tenis, un lugar cálido para dormir, o tiene hambre. CIS también puede brindar asistencia a los estudiantes y sus familias con respecto a la orientación de apoyo, el enriquecimiento, el conocimiento académico, universitario y profesional, y las necesidades básicas sin costo alguno para la familia. CIS se conectará con el estudiante para enfrentar cualquier desafío al que se enfrente el estudiante... ¡Cueste lo que cueste!

Si desea que su estudiante reciba los servicios de CIS, complete el formulario de consentimiento antes del 31 de enero.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo recibir los servicios de CIS, comuníquese con la Sra. Nelson por teléfono, mensaje de texto o correo electrónico: spo-knelson@contract.aldineisd.org 281-862-8879.

Español: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/eisenhowerngssp

If you would like to send a shout out or recognition for a student, a staff member, or share any upcoming neighborhood events please send them to cemaldonado@aldineisd.org

Email: cemaldonado@aldineisd.org
Website: eisenhower9.aldineisd.org/
Location: 3550 W Gulf Bank Rd, Houston, TX 77088, USA
Phone: 281-878-7700
Twitter: @Ike9_AISD